loved everything! me and my friend shared the pho because it was so big. didn't realize how big the bowl was going to be. we also got wings and a shrimp salad. it was so good. its a small place and we had to wait a few to be seated but it was worth the wait. i will def be coming back. read more

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THE GOOD ---------------- + Fantastic Pho Bowls. ++++ Beef and Brisket Pho, Spicy Lemongrass Pho and Chicken Pho were all delicious. Broths were super flavorful (especially the Spicy Lemongrass), noodles were perfectly cooked and the meats were plentiful and delicious. + Service was excellent. ++++ All of our food came out quickly and the employees were attentive, including telling us that they would bring out small bowls for our kids to share the pho. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Only street parking. Like most restaurants in the area, there is no private parking lot. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined in on a Friday evening from 5:45 - 7:00 and it was BUSY. Come early or else you'll have to wait for a table. CONCLUSION -------------------- = We've done takeout quite a few times from Pho Saigon and the results were mixed in the past, but, during our dine-in experience, everything was fantastic - didn't hurt that it was a double brick cold day and the pho was nice and warm! read more

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- Arrived around 5:45 p.m. on a Friday evening and the place was already bustling, with most tables occupied; by the time we left, there were multiple parties waiting to be seated - Cozy, small restaurant with tables thoughtfully placed into every nook and corner--tight but not uncomfortably so - Service was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our meal - We've ordered takeout many times, but the food is so much better dining in: Spicy Lemongrass Soup was generously portioned with plenty of meat, perfectly cooked rice noodles, and rich, deep flavors that were incredibly comforting on a frigid winter night; other Pho dishes (Beef & Brisket Pho and Chicken Pho) were also piping hot, savory, and deeply satisfying read more

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PHO-NOMENAL! Pho Saigon in Hackensack is one of my go-to spots for authentic, affordable, and delicious Vietnamese cuisine. It's located downtown on Main Street with metered street parking around the area. It's no surprise that they're always busy during peak lunch and dinner hours. Many customers dine in and order take-out. The restaurant is small, but cozy. Seating is limited, so there may be a bit of a wait, especially if you're dining with a larger group. It's a no-frills, casual atmosphere where you can enjoy a tasty meal. The menu isn't extensive, but they offer allllll of the good stuff - summer rolls, pho, rice platters, noodles, fried rice, banh mi sandwiches. They have reasonable prices that are a good value for the portion sizes! I've dined in a couple of times and service is always quick and attentive. Here are my favorite items to order: *Beef Combo Pho $16.45 (includes rich beef stock, rice noodles, anise, charcoaled ginger, herbs, spices, beef & brisket, beef balls, beef tendon, tripe, white onion, cilantro, scallions, bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno peppers, lime) - I always feel revived after having their pho. The various beef cuts were all tender and offered a range of different textures and flavors. The broth was the heart of the pho. It was aromatic, warm, and rich. It was heavily spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and coriander, which enhanced the beefy flavor. The noodles were smooth, slightly chewy, and absorbed the flavors of the broth well. The chili and hoisin sauces added some extra heat and sweetness. The garnishes added a nice crunch with every bite. *Spicy Lemongrass Soup $15.45 (includes beef & brisket, beef balls, lemongrass broth, chili oil, Asian spices, bean sprouts, jalapeno, and basil) - This hits the spot on a cold day or when you're sick! They did not skimp out on the beef and it was juicy and flavorful. The broth was a fiery orange-red color with the perfect blend of citrusy and spicy flavors. I have a decent spice tolerance and this cleared my sinuses lol. *Crispy Spring Rolls $9.95 (minced pork, mixed vegetables, lettuce greens, mint, nuoc cham sauce) - Such a good appetizer to start off your meal! The rolls are hot, crispy, and generously filled with seasoned pork. Don't miss out on this spot if you're craving pho! I would LOVE to try their banh mi and rice platters in the future! read more

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I unfortunately did not have a good experience. My family and I tried it and the food wasn't good for us. We ordered the crab rice which had a awful smell like ammonia, pad Thai had a hair in it. We had to run out of there! read more

I ordered Takeout because my Brother always orders from here. I wish the portions were larger but the food is good. I ordered a LemonGrass Soup which is clutch if your congested or have sinus issues. I also ordered the Curry Chicken & Beef Satay Skewers. The ingredients were fresh and the Peanut Dipping Sauce was delicious. I also ordered a House Special fried Rice I added Chicken, Beef and Shrimp to the Rice. House Fried Rice with Shrimp, Chicken & Beef. I only got 3 pieces of Shrimp Very Little Beef portions also. I guess it's whatever they can fit in the ToGo container. $22.20 for this. This restaurant is always busy. read more

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I wish there was a way to do 3 1/2 stars because that's exactly what the place was. It's packed and the service was nice in the sense they gave us the appetizers before the main courses of soup, but the waitress couldn't care less we were there. She didn't even come by once to see if we needed napkins or anything. The spring rolls and summer rolls were good. The pho was OK. It was not the best I ever had or the worst, it did the job. They were a little chincy on the meat. If I lived over there, I guess it would be my go to spot but Not living there, I would never go out of my way to go to this place if I was looking for a nice bowl of pho. Pho Saigon - eh in if in the area and I needed pho stat read more

Pho Saigon - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Delicious food! (+) there was a small wait but we quickly got seated (+) free parking in the back of the restaurant (+) reasonable price and huge portions (+) large selections of food both viet and thai (+) kids friendly, high chair, plastic utensils and cups (-) satay beef was very hard, chewy, and dry. Not recommended (-) tiny bathroom and no changing table read more

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One of our go to pho spots, consistent great pho with reasonable prices. Been here a few times, and always enjoyed food. Place gets busy at times so arrive early or call ahead. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Is there anything as comforting on a cold night as slurping thin rice noodles from a rich, deep, stewed-for-hours broth? Others might disagree, but it was what my taste buds were screaming for on a recent blustering cold night. My husband and I stumbled upon this restaurant, and the short version of this review is that we not only satisfied my cravings, but I think we've found our favorite Vietnamese spot in the area. I was bemused by the way they display comically oversized versions of their menu at every table. What I initially considered to be somewhat gimmicky turned out to be quite convenient since everyone at the table was simultaneously viewing the same menu while discussing ordering options. I love how quickly the food gets to your table at Vietnamese restaurants, and Pho Saigon is no exception. Our crispy spring rolls arrived mere minutes after ordering, and they were everything I'd want from a good fried appetizer - meaty, flavorful, and hot enough to do some of those open-mouthed dragon breaths after your first bite. My beef pho was also fantastic, with the broth perfectly redolent of all the spices that imparted their flavors. But I was most impressed with my husband's chicken vermicelli bowl. The meat was beautifully seasoned and, once mixed with the supplied sauce, made for a light and refreshing meal. It'll definitely be my next order when I'm here (and, if it weren't already clear enough, I'm most certainly going be back for more). Service is polite and blazingly efficient. If you're in the area and cursed with the craving for solid Vietnamese food, don't miss this restaurant. read more

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Lovely spot! Food tasted fresh and light, nothing greasy. Served/hostess was friendly and polite. Highly recommend if you're in the area for something simple, warm, and healthy. Chicken satay skewers were grilled to perfection. :) Will definitely come back when I'm in the area! read more

Pho Saigon - Satay Chicken Skewers - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Delicious pho bowl! Such an adorable hole in the wall. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Pho Saigon, we have gone here a few times over the years. Whether it's calling for take out or sit down, the food is not to disappoint. My go to is the Vegetable and Tofu Pho. There is a good amount of vegetables, tofu and pho in the big bowl. I'm not a fan of ground pepper. However in this dish, I don't mind it and it's in the overall soup. If you eat at Pho Saigon, you will get the beansprouts, basil, jalapeño in the dish that goes with your pho. We also have had Summer rolls previously before too (not pictured). Also a good appetizer too. Friendly service, all payments accepted, Parking is available around town using the meters. read more

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I eat here often--both dining in and getting takeout--but the amount of meat has really decreased!!!! read more

Pho Saigon - Decreased meat amount - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Pho Saigon is a treat in this area that used to be not so safe. Each of the dishes that we tried - pho, noodles, and meat/rice, were all delightful. The only downside of this palace is that it's so small that you may need to be waiting on a table -- often on top of another table. It leads to a bit of discomfort or rushing but then again, it's a small price to pay for the space. Additionally, the prices are super reasonable and I think it's an excellent dining option that brings authentic cuisine to the area. read more

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Never disappointed. Good food, Good service. Pho is so good and Vietnamese ice coffee. We will come back soon. read more

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Stopped in here for lunch today, there was already a line at the door by the time they opened, definitely a hotspot for folks to visit and eat. It was full even as we were seated early. At the tables you have giant menus on boards so they don't have to hand out paper or menus to you, they are a bit slow in the service though. I've worked at a restaurant as small and been much more efficient with less people working the front. As for the food, the spring rolls are quite good, crunchy and four to an order so a bit small but they do come with lettuce and cucumbers and pickled carrots and daikon. The Summer rolls are a bit heavy on the rice noodle and veggies, they didn't have too much shrimp so we skipped it after seeing the table next to us get their order. The beef combo was good sized, plenty of noodles and a mix of beef brisket, meatballs, tendon, and tripe. A little bit of pepper on top, the broth was not bad but I've had better at Nam Son. We did like the hot sauce on the table, and they brought out bean sprouts and lime and basil leaves and a little bit of jalapenos sliced up. They didn't bring enough bean sprouts, we had seven bowls of pho and only two small plates of bean sprouts, by the time they brought out a third the broth was already too cold to cook the bean sprouts all the way through so a bit of a waste. Overall, I've definitely had better but it's a good enough stop for a hot soup on a cold day, and definitely popular as people were still waiting even as we finished up. They do add tip already to the bill, so don't be like us and accidentally check a box for additional gratuity unless you intend so. Also, I feel like the water tasted a bit off, like coming from a coffee container with a bit of that aftertaste. Definitely drank a lot of water, feel like there might have been some MSG in the broth. read more

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Spicy lemon grass soup is great! Service is as well. They are very friendly and quick to refill your water and ask if you need anything else. Seating is plentiful and the bathrooms are clean. read more

Pho Saigon - Far left is Spicy Lemongrass Soup with extra heat, the one at bottom of pic is regular Spicy Lemongrass Soup ton of food so good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

I think I may have found my go-to Vietnamese spot. It tastes good and is a great value. I'm usually weary of Vietnamese places that also serve Pad Thai, but Pho Kitchen was really good. Our party of four came in at around 1 on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. There was a ten minute wait but they had a lot of tables, so it was quick. To start, we ordered crispy spring rolls and veggie spring rolls. The crispy spring rolls were great - they use rice paper which I love. I didn't try the veggie ones but I noticed they use regular frozen spring roll wrappers for those. For my entree, I had the vermicelli bowl with three proteins - pork, chicken, and beef. I love how thinly sliced the proteins were. It looks like it would be dry but it was very tender. Can't wait to come back on a colder day to try some of their pho! Will have to try their banh mis as well. read more

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Went with a friend who is a regular here. His recommendation was good, as this is a fine place to eat. Delicious food, great service, and a nice decor. read more

Pho Saigon - A fancy dish made to order - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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So glad to have stumbled upon here on a rainy day, what a perfect treat! I like how the menu is on a poster board and available at each table with pictures. The Crispy Spring Rolls were indeed crispy and hot, but the Beef & Brisket Pho was very comforting and deep in flavor: the pieces of brisket were large and the portions were very generous, so come hungry! They also serve Thai Iced Tea and Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which both looked delicious. read more

Pho Saigon - Crispy Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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We've been getting takeout from Saigon Pho every few weeks, and it never disappoints. It's become our go-to place when we're craving a comforting bowl of pho or a solid banh mi. This time we ordered the beef pho, beef combo pho, grilled chicken banh mi, and crispy spring rolls. Everything was delicious and packaged well for takeout. The broth is always flavorful and rich, and they give generous portions of meat and herbs on the side. The beef combo pho especially hits the spot if you like variety. The grilled chicken banh mi had a nice char and came with the right amount of pickled veggies and crisp bread--super satisfying. And the crispy spring rolls? Crunchy, savory, and perfect with the dipping sauce. Service is always friendly and efficient, even when they're busy. If you're in the area and craving pho or Vietnamese comfort food, this place is a must. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Pho Saigon in Hackensack is easily one of my favorite places to eat! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made -- from the pho to the spring rolls and every appetizer on the menu. Their flan is so creamy and rich, and the boba drinks are the best I've had anywhere nearby. The staff is friendly, the place is clean, and everything tastes homemade. If you love Vietnamese food, this spot never disappoints! read more

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I was craving viet and sooo glad I found Pho Saigon on yelp! This is exactly what I consider an authentic viet spot - a mom and pop, no frills, no fancy decor, just incredible food. Here's the run down: - Viet wings - Criiiispy! You can't make it like this at home. Bonus points that they were most flats, my favorite wing - Beef combo pho - that broth was perfect on a rainy day and a huge serving! - Vermicelli bowl combo with chicken, pork and spring roll. Every ingredient was fresh, well cooked and generously portioned. Not a single complaint about this experience, and we are still talking about it hours later about how delicious it was. Will certainly be back to try their summer rolls, pork chops, etc etc! read more

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I don't know about the ambience of the service because I ordered Uber eats. But I had ordered the steamed dumplings and the vocelli combination platter. The steamed dumplings when they got to me were extremely sloppy. Not a lot of flavor in the meat and the dipping sauce had mostly oil. Not much flavor at all. The vocelli platter I got shrimp and chicken and the veggie egg rolls. The egg rolls were really good. The chicken had great flavor. The shrimp had a great flavor to it. It was also had the same sauce that really didn't have much flavor at all. But all in all it was not that bad read more

Pho Saigon - Dumplings and combo platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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My partner and I absolutely love this place. One of the best pho place in Bergen county. This place is small and cozy. Expect a wait on a Friday and Saturday night. But it's not a crazy long wait. On our recent trip here in February on a cold Friday night, we waited about 25 minutes for a seat. As usual, I ordered my favorite pho, the lemongrass spicy pho. Absolutely delicious! On a cold day, it is my go-to. But don't get me wrong, the other pho are just as good. When it comes to the pho, 5 stars! The appetizers, I give 4 stars. One evening we ordered the beef satay and for $10 price, I was not impressed by the amount of meat we got. The meat was sliced very thin. Flavorful but thin. My partner and I usually order spring rolls but wanted to change it up. We regretted it and now only stick to spring or summer rolls for appetizer. Other than the beef satay being small, everything else I'm content with. I haven't try their banh mi sandwich yet, but definitely on my list to try it next time. In terms of parrking, there's street parking. You may have to walk a block or two to get to the restaurant. The staff here are friendly. During long wait, they will write your phone number down and call up if you're next for an open table. Since it's small inside, it makes sense they do it like this. I highly recommend this place. read more

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In my opinion this place has one of the best broth, a good spot to grab some hot and flavory soup on rainy days in Hackensack. Chicken wings (Viet Wings) are tasty I just didn't get the dressing today but I've had it before. Service was good today, there's a guy/server that checks up on you very often to see if you need anything, like more hot tea or water and brings it to you very quickly. To me that's very appreciated. Good food and service overall. read more

Pho Saigon - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Beef pho... the broth was incredible. Definitely their star dish in our opinion. It was delicious and heartwarming. We left highly satisfied from slurping the noodle soup. Will be back whenever we're craving Pho! read more

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Awesome Vietnamese spot in downtown Hackensack. Parking is street only, and a challenge as with any restaurant located in the area, although it is free on Sundays. Been coming here for the last three years even when I lived in Morristown, and has now become my go-to spot for Vietnamese food in the area. I usually tend to opt for take-out but have also dined in sometimes. Small interior inside and seating is somewhat limited with just a few tables. Haven't had any issues with this during the week but when coming on Sunday for lunch it can be extremely crowded and have a long wait time. This is one of the few places I feel like that take-out quality is not significantly worse compared to eating it immediately, although have never tried the pho as takeout. However, my family and I have tried several items (Basil rolls, Lemongrass chicken, fried rice, vermicelli, Bahn Mi) and have yet to be disappointed. When ordering takeout, it's pretty common for restaurants to overestimate the wait time. This is not one of those places. They are constantly busy and have tons of to-go orders, so if you're ordering takeout, I'd recommend actually coming a few minutes after the quoted time otherwise you'll just be waiting inside. But trust me, the wait is worth it. Service has generally been good. One lady in particular is the sweetest who always greets me when I visit. The rest haven't been as friendly but all in all still do a decent job. read more

The chicken in the pad Thai looked previously frozen, it was not shredded chicken this dish usually has. It was also grilled- very odd. The Pad Thai was not made with flat (rice) noodles, it looked like angel hair pasta. There were no nuts, egg, scallions. $17 read more

Pho Saigon - Grilled Chicken strips that looked artificial, angel hair pasta sized noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

There are 2 places for amazing Pho. Here for the Spicy Lemongrass Pho and Saigon Kitchen in Fort Lee for their Pho. Viet Wings are delicious and must try. Service is wonderful. Very attentive and polite. read more

I love exploring new cuisines and randomly searched for a restaurant near Paramus and ended up here . First timer .. first impression - very very good ! Only issue is parking . Apart from that this restaurant has everything a customer needs . Great food , superb service and budget friendly . I'm a big fan of Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches and it was just awesomeeeeee.. top it with sriracha sauce and it was amazing ... my friend had pork chops and he loved it . Pad Thai was great too. They gave us some jasmine tea .. spring rolls were good . Price was reasonable too.. 10$ for sandwich was a stealer. Superb customer service . Wanted to give 4.5 but had to give 4 ! Will surely go back ... Positives - food quality / quantity , service , cost , authenticity Negatives - parking , tables were too close .. the guy next to our table always peeped in and could hear everything we speak and also gets involved in the conversation.. read more

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If you want pho, this is the place to come to, they have all different kinds of pho, even for vegetarian. The vegetable pho has a beef broth or vegetable broth. I've also had the grilled chicken a few times, it's a bit on the dry side and it's a bit different than other Vietnamese places. The crab fried rice is good here, would definitely recommend. They have a decent amount of tables and seats here. If you bring cash, they will give you a discount on your bill. This is a place I would come back to if I crave pho. read more

We got a takeout order of beef and brisket Pho and chicken Pad Thai at 8:30 pm Thursday night. The restaurant was surprisingly packed at that time, particularly considering the closing time of 9 pm. To be frank, I question the authenticity (but what is "authenticity" these days?) of mixed Asian restaurants like Pho Saigon that serves both Vietnamese (Pho) and Thai (Pad Thai). However, the taste was on point for both dishes, and with the inexpensive price of $12.45 for each dish, it's difficult to give less than a stellar review of this restaurant. For Pho, the meat to noodle ratio was decent. The broth was flavorful with good seasoning. The chicken Pad Thai was seasoned with tamarind, and the chicken chunks were big and juicy. One note of improvement would be that the peanut be included separately for those with peanut allergies, but fortunately, none of us have that issue. I recommend ordering through the restaurant's website to take advantage of the 10 percent discount. We'll definitely give the restaurant another go if looking for Asian cuisine in the Hackensack area! read more

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Bomb vietnamese food located in a good area. Thats really all I can say, if I lived closer I'd go all the time. The wait can get pretty long so just come and chill. read more

Fantastic Viet spot in downtown area of Hackensack! I have been wanting to check this place out for a while. Took parents here when came into town this past weekend. We came here right before they were closing and my goodness was it busy in the restaurant. Between online orders and the full restaurant, the ladies handled their guests wonderfully with a smile and checked on everyone promptly. We got the dumplings and tried 3 entrees (Pad Thai, shaken beef cube with rice, and grilled chicken rice platter) which were all delicious. Parents enjoyed their dishes which was plenty of food and we also got the Thai iced tea to cool the palate after having the chili sauce with the entree. The inside of the restaurant is not that big with maybe 5 or 6 tables and when we were there, a a large party arrived that was accommodated in the back portion of the dining area. It is very clean and on each table is a large menu on display for the guests and the sauces on the table for the entrees. There is a small bottle of chili sauce that will knock your socks off for those that want to be adventurous. Parking wise, I can see it being an issue on typical weekdays as they have street parking to depend on. We got lucky to find a parking spot in the front of the red when we arrived. read more

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Great authentic vietnamese food. The beef pho was amazing ands my son loved the spring rolls on vermicelli. The wonton noodle soup wasn't bad either. My daughter loved all the dumplings and wontons. Lots of seating inside. Prices are great for the portions you get here. read more

Pho Saigon - vermicelli w spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Delicious food. Service was friendly. Limited seating options. Can get loud inside due to the restaurant being small.

I have heard about this establishment for a long time and finally visited it as a first-timer on Main Street in Hackensack. I went into Pho Saigon shortly after opening and was surprised at how busy it quickly became. Their menu covers a mix of traditional appetizers, banh mi (sandwich), noodle soups, grilled platters, specialties, and stir-fries. As an appetizer, I opted for the summer roll. For the main dish, I decided on the beef pho soup. Food came out quickly. The summer roll was freshly made and went so well with the creamy peanut sauce. The pho portion size was huge, with the broth deep and the brisket tender. It had a good balance of flavor throughout. The server was warm and friendly in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Overall, it was simple and authentic, which I can recommend for a repeat performance. read more

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Finding another pho place is always good. This place was really good and super busy. With so many people on a Saturday, you know this place has to be good. With a small menu, it keeps things simple, which I enjoy. I also like their desert options and the fact that they offer bubble tea options! read more

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